The Arc of the Mid-South is one of more than 700 chapters across the nation working to transform the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Arc has been on the frontlines for over 60 years as advocates for change in legislation, education, health, housing, and more.

Beginning in March, the Arc of the Mid-South will be changing its look and adopting a new visual identity to better reflect the work of the Arc in the community. This new brand will encompass the whole of the Arc - at the national, state and local levels.

James “Jim” Tully Kyle, a familiar face to Memphis children for over 20 years, has died after a brief illness. The 66-year-old died Sunday, Feb. 13, at Methodist North Hospital.

Thousands of Mid-South homes have pictures in their homes of Kyle with their children. He was Santa Claus.

Kyle was born in Locke, Tenn. It’s just one mile south of the general store at the intersection of Benjestown and Cuba-Millington roads near Shelby Forest. After graduating from Kingsbury High School, Kyle enlisted in the Marines. Upon completion of active duty, Kyle worked for Holiday Inn and was transferred to Michigan, where he met his wife, Bobbie.

The program was so popular the first time around, it actually ran out of money. The City of Memphis and Shelby County leaders are working together again to clean up dumped tires by offering a dollar for every tire they turn in.